Environment Canada Atlantic Region

Welcome to our region which consists of the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland & Labrador.

This web site provides information about weather and meteorology, climate change, nature and wildlife conservation, environmental protection, and other environmental matters important to Atlantic Canadians.

Air pollution affects the health of all Canadians, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory and cardiac conditions. Learn More...

Canada is often called a "water-rich" nation, as we are the stewards of 9% of the world's renewable fresh water supply, and we have the longest oceans coastline of any country. Learn More...

Wildlife species are becoming at risk in Canada as elsewhere around the world at an alarming rate. More than 300 species are now classified as being at risk in Canada. Learn More...

Climate change has been called the most significant environmental problem the world has ever faced. For this reason the Government of Canada, Canadians and the global community are working together to share information and ideas to meet this challenge. Learn More...

The Meteorological Service of Canada provides weather forecasts and warnings of severe weather events and hazardous air quality, monitors atmospheric conditions and the quantity of water in Canadian lakes and rivers, forecasts ice and wave conditions on navigable oceans and inland waters, and monitors and predicts the state of the climate. Learn More...

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